Available Positions: Program Delivery Staff - West Region
(Instructors, Group Leaders, Team Coordinator, Assistant Team Coordinator)
Programs: Wonder of Work WOW and Junior Staff Mentorship Program JSMP
Job Type: Part-Time/Term Positions
Term: September 15, 2023 – June 1, 2024
Rate of Pay: $16 - $17 per hour, estimated 8-20/week.
Locations: Brandon and surrounding communities

Application Deadline: Monday, September 11th, 2023 (or until positions are filled)

Position Summary:

Career Trek is looking for a committed and energetic individual who is passionate about empowering children and youth to achieve their full educational, career and life potential. As part of the Career Trek team, each Program Delivery Staff member will ensure the safe, engaging, and effective delivery of Career Trek programs.

Reporting to the Manager, the Program Delivery Staff must practice and role-model Career Trek’s core values of Equity, Inclusion & Belonging; Respect; Balance & Wellness; Truth & Reconciliation; and Caring in all aspects of their work.

Duties & Responsibilities:  

Reporting to the Manager - the Program Delivery Staff will:

• Facilitate career exploration lessons and supervise participants’ activities.
• Engage and motivate participants, by
  o Leading discussions of the lesson materials
  o Responding to participants’ comments and questions
• Ensure that a supportive and safe environment exists for all participants, volunteers, and staff.
• Classroom management is maintained
• Review and prepare for each lesson and activity.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Career Trek staff, volunteers, and community partners
• Attend all mandatory training and professional development sessions
• Attend meetings, as needed
• Ensure safety standards are in place and followed consistently to meet organizational guidelines.
• Model and encourage professional conduct and a strong work ethic to deliver the highest quality of service possible
• Communicate with curriculum staff to provide feedback of lessons
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Requirements: 

• Post-secondary education (in process or completed)
• First Aid CPR (level C) certification
• Flexible and effective in oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, and video conferencing software such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team, and be able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Provide criminal record and child abuse registry checks
• Ability to speak in front of a group

Assets:

• Fully vaccinated
• Experience working with youth facing barriers (real or perceived)
• Experience working in career development or community service programs
• Knowledge in project planning and group facilitation
• Graduate of Career Trek or previous programming experience
• Knowledge of Indigenous worldviews, teachings, language, or land-based education
• Knowledge of challenges faced by newcomers
• An understanding of Canada’s history and relationship with Indigenous Nations and a commitment to ongoing learning in the space of truth and reconciliation
• Familiar with youth EAL learning

Working Conditions: 

• Work will be in person in accordance with safety protocols and guidelines laid out by public health and community officials.
• Training and ongoing support will be provided
• Evening and weekend work is required

How to Apply:

Email cover letter and resume by Monday, September 11th, 2023, to careers@careertrek.ca.

Please include ‘Program Delivery Staff – West Region” in the subject line.

Career Trek is committed to employment equity practices that achieve a workforce reflective of the community at large and the participants it supports through its programming. We encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous, Two-Spirit, Black, a Member of a Racialized Community, A Person with a Disability, LGBTQQIA+. For more information about Career Trek, please visit: www.careertrek.ca

While we thank all applicants, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.